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1. AI is changing cyber offense and defense, says US Council of Advisers on Science & Technology member, David Sacks

Source: Livemint Tech | Read Original →

David Sacks, former White House Crypto and AI Czar, highlights that AI is transforming both cyber offense and defense mechanisms. While not a "doomsday device," AI tools require Data Fiduciaries to continually adapt their security strategies to counter sophisticated threats and uphold their obligations under Section 8(6) for implementing reasonable security safeguards. Businesses must recognize AI's dual potential to enhance or compromise data protection, influencing their approach to safeguarding personal data.

2. Ten Years of UPI: Implications of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure for Data Protection - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Source: Google News DPDP | Read Original →

A new analysis from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) examines the data protection implications of ten years of UPI and India's broader Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This highlights the immense volume of personal data generated and processed within India's digital economy, emphasizing the critical need for robust data protection frameworks for all Data Fiduciaries and Data Processors operating within this ecosystem, particularly concerning consent (Section 6) and data minimisation (Section 6(2)).

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